Award Winning Entrepreneur to Open Metal Supermarkets Store in Hartford
World’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals signs franchise agreement for third store in Connecticut
March 26, 2025 | Toronto, Ontario – Devra Sisitsky, an entrepreneur and innovation leader, has determined to bring fast and convenient metal supply to Hartford, Connecticut, by signing a franchise agreement with Metal Supermarkets.
Recognized by Hartford Business Journal as a 2025 Women in Business Honoree, Devra is the founder and executive director at MakerspaceCT with over 20 years of experience in strategic development as well as active involvement in community organizations including Governor’s Workforce Council.
The franchise agreement for Hartford adds to the existing Connecticut Metal Supermarkets locations and comes amid a pivotal growth phase for Metal Supermarkets, which is now in its 40th year in operation, with 8 more locations set to open across the country in the coming months.
Metal Supermarkets provides a recession-resistant, innovative and durable opportunity for interested franchise candidates. Recognized on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Top Global 2024 list, Metal Supermarkets serves over 300,000 loyal customers across 4 countries, thanks to the many franchise owners who are benefiting from the financial reward of owning a Metal Supermarkets store.
“We’re pleased that Devra has chosen to join the Metal Supermarkets network as we expand into the Hartford market,” said Stephen Schober, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “With business owners like Devra, who have demonstrated the drive, and the business acumen needed to achieve success within the Metal Supermarkets franchise system, we are excited to have Devra join the network as she works towards achieving her personal, business and financial goals.”
Offering over 8,000 types, shapes and grades of metal, cut to each customer’s exact specifications, Metal Supermarkets offers convenience, speed and world-class customer experience, and will be the one-stop-shop for manufacturers, machinists, maintenance and repair, tool and die shops, hospitals, hotels, universities, schools, homeowners, artists, hobbyists and more in Hartford.
Metal Supermarkets is actively awarding locations to qualified individuals like Devra who have strong business acumen and customer service experience. The Metal Supermarkets franchise opportunity is best suited for the owner-operator franchisee who is looking to build an income and create a lasting, profitable business in their local market. The moderate investment range for a Metal Supermarkets location is between $430,500 to $592,500, and qualified owners must have a minimum of $150,000 in liquid capital to be considered. Qualified U.S. military veterans can take advantage of a $5,000 reduction off the initial franchise fee.
ABOUT METAL SUPERMARKETS
Celebrating 40 years of operation, Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has over 130 brick-and-mortar stores across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom with 8 franchise locations in development. Known for its speed and convenience, Metal Supermarkets sells a wide variety of metals including Aluminum, Hot-Rolled Steel, Cold-Rolled Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Galvanized Steel, Tool Steel, Brass, Bronze and Copper. With highly specialized staff, customers can get the metal they need in a size that is convenient for them. For more information about how Metal Supermarkets is helping customers today and tomorrow, visit the Metal Supermarkets website, Facebook and LinkedIn.
For further information: John Swinimer, Senior PR & Communications Specialist | (905) 362-8226 ext. 9985.
